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Drug Use Management and Policy Residency: A Service-Learning Application

Date

2005

Authors

Conrad, Patricia
Murphy, Joseph
Sketris, Ingrid S.

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

Abstract

Objectives. To establish, implement, and evaluate a drug use management and policy residency program within the context of a service-learning framework. Design. Residents completed a 4-month term in which they were paired with a preceptor (health care manager or policy analyst) to complete a project designed to assist their work and to provide the resident with an understanding of policy formulation related to pharmaceuticals. Assessment. A formative evaluation of the first 2 years of the residency was conducted using semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and an examination of program documents. Recurring themes were identified and a set of “lessons learned” was generated. Conclusion. The Drug Use Management and Policy Residency Program adhered to service learning tenets and was a practical educational experience for residents.

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Published version.

Keywords

Drug therapy, Curricula, Curricula, Pharmacy, Health care policy

Citation

Patricia Conrad, Joseph Murphy, and Ingrid Sketris (2005). Drug Use Management and Policy Residency: A Service-Learning Application. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education: Volume 69, Issue 5, Article 96. doi: 10.5688/aj690596